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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.18, 842.82 and 501.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.18, 842.82 and 501.01 is: 692.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.18 : 842.82 = 501.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.18/842.82 = 501.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.18x = 842.82 × 501.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.18x = 422,261.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,261.25/610.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.03

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